Dodgeball Rising Announced for PC

Happinet and subsidiary Asakusa Studios have announced three-on-three dodgeball action game - Dodgeball Rising - will launch for Windows PC via Steam Early Access on December 14.

View the announcement trailer below:

Here is an overview of the game:

Dodgeball Rising is a competitive three-on-three action game in which you use a ball to defeat opponents. Throw, catch, dodge, and work together by using a variety of moves and unique characters that make every match different. The game can be played locally or online with up to six players.

Features

Recreates the fun of dodgeball in a co-op multiplayer game

String together a series of shots, catches, and dodges

Designed to be simple, yet aggressive

Tactics focused on quick thinking and teamwork

Fun and breezy to play

Controls are intuitive and easy to learn

Flashy and satisfying effects

Compete using your own play style

An Eastern setting and characters created by a Japanese studio

Setting and Story

The game is set in the birthplace of dodgeball, the Land of the Rising Sun, which is based on the era of samurai and ninja in Japanese history. A law forbidding duels led to people using balls instead of swords to settle their arguments, not with a battle to the death, but with a dodgeball match.

System

You don’t just throw a ball around, but make use of numerous elements to keep battles fresh.

Rising Mode adds tension to the game – Work as a team to raise the Rising Gauge to activate Rising Mode. While Rising Mode is active, characters are powered up. You can also use Rising Skills to turn the tide of the match.

Characters have unique skills and Special Moves – Each character has their own unique Rising Skill and Special Move. Use them wisely to pummel your opponents.

Various offensive actions – Work with teammates for consecutive shots, tricks, slow shots, and other moves to surprise your opponents and keep them on their toes.

Fight using your own play style – Using the differing stats, play styles, and unique skills of each character, you can react to the opponent’s character types, positioning, and tactical decisions with your own strategies.

Exhilarating court gimmicks – Each court has its own gimmicks that influence matches, such as being able to fall of the edge.

Rules with clear victory conditions – Victory is defined simply by taking down your opponents. Outlast your opponents by playing well on the court.

An MVP system that recognizes your accomplishments – The Results screen shows who was the MVP of a match.

Both offline and online matches – Play either locally or online with up to six players.

Gamepad Compatible – Dodgeball Rising is compatible with gamepads. To enjoy Dodgeball Rising to the fullest, playing with a gamepad is recommended.

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